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Bible verse
1 John 4:4
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
What it means
You may feel small against the pressures and darkness of this world, but you are not fighting from weakness. The Spirit of God lives in every believer, and He is far greater than any power set against you. Because Christ has already conquered sin, death, and the enemy, the victory belongs to the One who dwells in you. So face your fears and battles with quiet confidence, not in yourself but in Him. The greatest power in the universe has made your heart His home and will carry you through.
1 John 4:4 at a glance
| Reference | 1 John 4:4 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 John |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 John 4 |
| Topic | confidence |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Romans 8:31
- 1 John 5:4
- Romans 8:37
- 1 John 4:16
- 1 Corinthians 2:12
- Romans 8:10-11
- Ephesians 6:12-13
- 1 John 5:19
- 1 John 4:13
- Ephesians 6:10
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 John 4:4?
It is in 1 John, in 1 John 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 John 4:4?
Readers most often set it beside Romans 8:31, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, 1 John 4:16. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 John 4:4?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of 1 John 4:4 more than we can. We bring you 1 John 4:4, confidence. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of 1 John 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 John 4:4 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
